5 reactions to Kenan Thompson's performance
Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson performed at Goldstein Auditorium during parents weekend, entertaining a crowd of all ages with stories from his career. Read more »
From the Stage
First Year Players announces 'Heathers: The Musical' for its annual show
First Year Players announced its 2016 performance Thursday night. Read more »
Damle: Drake is not a feminist; he's just less sexist than other rappers
Drake has come a long way in his rap career. From his corny Canadian beats of the mid 2000s to the absolute bangers he releases today, it is safe to say that he has grown not just as a musician and businessman, but as a person, especially when it comes to how he handles the treatment of women in hip-hop and rap. Read more »
Black Rabbit Studio practices art of hand-lettering
Cayetano Valenzuela hand-painted signs can be seen at local businesses such as Recess Coffee, Strong Hearts Cafe and Funk 'n Waffles Read more »
Wacheva Cultural Arts founder brings enthusiasm to dance studio
Across from Recess Coffee in the Westcott neighborhood, Wacheva is tucked away on Harvard Place. Peek into its dance studio on a Saturday after 1 p.m., and Biboti Ouikahilo will be demonstrating moves to his dance class. Read more »
VPA professor to serve as screenwriter, producer in film about a famed CNY boxer
Owen Shapiro, a professor of film at SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, will serve as a screenwriter and producer for “Basilio,” an upcoming feature length film that depicts the life of boxer Carmen Basilio. Read more »
Stevens: Biopics should work as film without true story crutch
For the movie industry, the increase in quantity of biopics and historical pieces mean a decrease in quality. In most cases, the allure doubles as its downfall. Read more »
'American Dresser' is first film shot at new local movie studio
“American Dresser” is the first of many movies to be filmed at the brand new Central New York Hub for Emerging Nano Industries, said producer Ryan Johnson. The crew will finish filming in this area on Sept. 22. Read more »
Damle: English versions of Spanish songs fall short of energy and flavor
When translating originally Spanish lyrics to their English version, the quality usually becomes lost in translation and are simply not as good as the original. Read more »
Wardrobe Wednesday: Chloe Anello
In this week's Wardobe Wednesday, check out sophomore Chloe Anello's preppy, urban style. Read more »
Point of Contact gallery to celebrate 40th anniversary with "Continuum" exhibition
Point of Contact, a gallery located in the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, will invite visitors to its 40th anniversary. The gallery has over 200 pieces of artwork. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' promotes music inclusivity
TV comedian and personality Stephen Colbert made his triumphant return to late-night TV with the debut of his own “The Late Show” last week, and his attention to music is what people should be talking about. Read more »
Horror movie fanatics gather at Scare-A-Con
Horror fans gathered this weekend at Scare-A-Con — a three-day convention dedicated to everything scary from films to costumes that took place about 30 miles from the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Highlights from every Juice Jam performance
Despite the cold weather, the Juice Jam lineup energized the large crowd. Read more »
Wardrobe Wedensday: Zelin Shao
Zelin Shao paired a crisp white Ann Taylor shirt with a soft daisy printed H&M skirt for a sophisticated look with a little bit of whimsy. Read more »
7 comics that 'Marmaduke' cartoonist Brad Anderson drew in the 1940s
SU alumnus Brad Anderson, the mastermind behind popular cartoon “Marmaduke,” died on Aug. 30 at the age of 91. He drew comics for The D.O. during his time at SU. Read more »
Homan: 2000s style makes a comeback with jean skirts
The most popular style for this season seems to be the short A-line denim skirt with buttons going all the way down the front. This skirt can be found in nearly any store, from Nordstrom to Forever 21, and you’re sure to see a few of these denim minis just walking around campus. Read more »
Q&A: SU alum Stephen Carrasco talks dancing for Broadway's 'Kinky Boots'
Stephen Carrasco talks about his time as the dance captain for Broadway's Kinky Boots. Read more »
Stevens: 5 movies to see this month
After a long summer of superheroes, singing and sequels, the fall movie season is here. This fall marks the return of a once-heralded director, a long-awaited crime drama and a weekly dose of under-the-radar films. Fall brings in intrigue what summer brought in size. Read more »
Work Wednesday: Allison Raymond
Sophomore Allison Raymond is the owner of a shop on Etsy. Read more »
Damle: 'Beauty Behind the Madness' maintains The Weeknd's classic vocals
Considering The Weeknd's explosive popularity in the last year, we were all overjoyed by the rumors of his supposed scheduled appearance at this year’s Juice Jam and painfully disappointed about the falseness of those rumors. That being said, even if you can’t see The Weeknd at Juice Jam for $15, listen to his latest album. Read more »
5 things you should know about SNBRN
Get familiar with another member of the Juice Jam 2015 line-up — DJ SNBRN. Fans of house music and artists such as Galantis should be sure not to miss this up-and-coming producer. Read more »
5 things to know about iLoveMakonnen
Known for the Drake remix of his song "Tuesday", iLoveMakonnen will perform at Juice Jam 2015. Read more »
5 things to know about Big Sean
Get pumped for this year’s Juice Jam by brushing up on your knowledge of the show's headliner Big Sean, from the rapper's love life to how he became finally famous. Read more »
